The Los Angeles area is enduring its fifth consecutive day of relentless wildfires, with the Palisades Fire intensifying on Friday night and prompting additional evacuations. As of Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner confirmed at least 16 fatalities linked to the blazes, which have destroyed an estimated 12,000 structures.
Residents of Los Angeles are demanding the immediate recall of Mayor Karen Bass (D) as devastating wildfires wreak havoc across the city. A Change.org petition calling for her removal has already garnered 59,150 verified signatures as of Saturday morning.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, former head of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) who oversaw the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been fined $150,000 for violating Illinois' ethics laws.
Macy’s has announced plans to close 66 underperforming stores this year as part of its Bold New Chapter strategy, which includes closing about 150 underproductive locations over a three-year period.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a man who is believed to have the greatest number of explosive devices in the bureau's history. The FBI found "more than 150 apparent explosive devices on the property, preliminarily assessed as the largest seizure by number of finished explosive devices in FBI history," court documents say.
Nigel Farage delivered a hopeful New Year message from Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, highlighting Britain's challenges and opportunities for renewal. Speaking as a leader of Reform UK, Farage emphasized that the UK faces societal, economic, and cultural decline due to decades of poor leadership from both major parties. However, he expressed optimism about the political momentum gained by his party and called for a collective effort to rebuild the nation.
A Virginia man was arrested on December 17 after authorities uncovered a large stash of "finished explosive devices" on his property. Brad Spafford, 50, was apprehended outside Norfolk after the FBI found over 150 explosive devices, including pipe bombs, at his 20-acre farm.
A lucky Mega Millions player in California will be ringing in the New Year as a billionaire after winning an estimated $1.22 billion jackpot in Friday night's drawing.
The Biden administration has officially abandoned its proposed revision of Title IX that would have expanded protections for transgender individuals, effectively allowing biological males to participate in women’s sports and access women’s facilities.
